I both understand and don’t understand the dislike of Julius Roberts. I think his general ethos is very important. In his cookbook, he talks about how disconnected we are from where our food comes from, and how vital it is to rear meat in a loving manner, to feel connected to it, before, ultimately, it ends up on our plates. His focus on seasonality is also something that’s incredibly important. We shouldn’t be eating tomatoes in December! I know it’s all fairly common sensical, I do think it’s a point that needs hammering home, especially given that we really do live in an age where convenience prevails. On the other hand, yes, he’s very privileged and it’s easy to tout the benefits of self sufficiency when you don’t want for anything. But, he’s got a platform, and he’s using it for good.
I both understand and don’t understand the dislike of Julius Roberts. I think his general ethos is very important. In his cookbook, he talks about how disconnected we are from where our food comes from, and how vital it is to rear meat in a loving manner, to feel connected to it, before, ultimately, it ends up on our plates. His focus on seasonality is also something that’s incredibly important. We shouldn’t be eating tomatoes in December! I know it’s all fairly common sensical, I do think it’s a point that needs hammering home, especially given that we really do live in an age where convenience prevails. On the other hand, yes, he’s very privileged and it’s easy to tout the benefits of self sufficiency when you don’t want for anything. But, he’s got a platform, and he’s using it for good.